2006-09-09 08:58:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
yeah theyre really cool but i think sometimes the show world is too tough.... pads and risers on their feet..... yuck
http://www.imh.org/imh/bw/tenn.html#gait
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/tennesseewalking/index.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Walking_Horse#History_of_the_.22Big_Lick.22
2006-09-09 10:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by jazzmyn_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a breed of horse called the Tennessee Walking Horse. They are a gated horse.- In a class of its own! History:
the walker is in the light horse breeds of the equine family is no mystery horse, nor is there anything magic or difficulty in understanding about his makeup. In the beginning came the Narragansett and Candian Pacer. The war between the States occasioned the crossbreeding of the Condfederate Pacers and Union Trotters; thus the Southern Plantation Walking Horse or Tennessee Pacer came into being. Next came the blood of the Thouroughbred, Standardbred, Morgan and American Saddlebred. All were fused into one animal in the middle Tennessee bluegrass region. The result, over countless years, was the "world's greatest show, pleasure and trail horse," - the first breed of horse to bear the state name - The Tennessee Walking Horse. The Tennessee Walking Horse has impressed the nation with its gentle disposition and its kindly manner, and continues to prove itself as one of the most versatile horses in the land. As Gaited horses are breeds that do not usually trot, producing a very comfortable ride that is also easier on the horse. These breeds naturally pass this gait on to their offspring in most cases, while other breeds have the gait introduced to them by the training of man.
2006-09-09 09:51:14 · answer #2 · answered by Terri M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah they are in a group called gaited horses. They have to put special shoes on them that are heavy and have weird pad things in them. To make them left there feet up higher them normal. I like horses to look more natural and slow then that. I show hunter jumpers so thats the look for the horses i ride.Walking horses are pretty to watch and I've heard if you are riding them it's really smooth.
2006-09-09 15:03:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there are really horses called Tennessee Walkers
2006-09-09 09:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by chick a dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are called Walking horses as they have the most beautiful and elegant walk. Try google images.
2006-09-09 09:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Little Red Riding Hood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It a Tennessee Walker. Its brown and usually very tall
2006-09-09 09:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by DARLENE H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah.. my horse is 1/2 Tenn. Walker. He's also Arab... beautiful cross - but lot's of energy! Also has a sweet personality.
2006-09-09 13:54:52 · answer #7 · answered by sir'slady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! I've got 15 of them in the field outside! They are great horses. I show, breed and train them!
If you want more info go to: www.twhbea.com
2006-09-09 11:03:29 · answer #8 · answered by Beejr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya i did a 4-h project its really a horse
2006-09-09 11:55:09 · answer #9 · answered by Dev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a TWH is a gaited horse. They are indeed beautiful!
2006-09-09 09:47:02 · answer #10 · answered by MadeaQueenOfScotts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are beautiful and graceful horses. I love to watch them.
2006-09-09 09:12:37 · answer #11 · answered by thesunnshynne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋